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I don’t disagree with different preferences, we like what we like It was the “hateful things that do more harm than good” I was responding to in that I’ve not found any harm come from using them religiously. I also hate the lip or hem or seam put on to a bag facing inside. Every single guide...

I would (with respect) say that’s probably a you problem than a fault with tie up bags. I’ve used them for years to snug a rod together (not tight but snugged) without a hint of an issue where as the Velcro type with no section support cause more harm than good rattling around and delicate...

I’m not a fan of Velcro fasteners on rod bags at all. I wouldn’t say those acolyte bags fit much of a criteria for me because the sections rattle about just like the daiwa zip up jobs. I would have two well positioned ties personally to snug everything up properly.

I hate the idea that my rod tips are visible for the world n his wife to see. I’ve seen those lights on people’s rods from 3 swims down on the Trent before and personally I find them way too bright. The isotope is perfect for me because it’s a personal indicator that lets me and only me know...

It’s not just drennan, you’ll pay 50% and more for a top end daiwa and their current range of bags are no better. In fact daiwa bags went down hill as soon as they dropped the blue ones which were extremely good. Of all the rods I own and have ever owned the best rod bags by a country mile are...

If money doesn’t come into the equation then yes the thunnus is better but that’s not the point. The point is the OC is a cracker of a reel and for its price you’ll struggle to better it

It’s not afew quid more it’s almost double the price and if you put them both on the scales you’ll find there is nothing in it and the whole thunnus is light weight thing is total nonsense because what they saved in body material they added in steel with extra bearings. I’ve got thunnuss they...

There is nothing wrong with the OC and D versions. I’ve owned all 3 and currently have thunnus reels. I’m also fairly clued up with the internal mechanics of them all. No one is going wrong with the OC. It’s a solid high quality reel

It’s just clear silicone rubber tube. You’ll get Mtrs of it on eBay for afew quid. If your isotopes are 3mm then go for something like a 2.5mm bore so it’s a nice snug fit. You want a thin wall so it stretches over your adapter

The OC is perfectly fine and a very solid reel The thunnus is the upgrade and as brilliant as they are, you don’t “need” one to catch barbel

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Even if you got it back in, it’s unlikely to stay there. Is the guide a rare or unobtainable one? Because it’s far easier and more reliable to replace the guide. Any builder worth their salt should get it to match the rest if the guide and thread colour are available.

Very long shot. Adrian hasn’t been on the forum for over 11 years. Probably best to start a brand new thread

I have several sets of scales including 3 of these and the set I’m selling is my cleanest set being in almost brand new condition. You’ll struggle to find a set as internally or externally as good and as clean as these. Very very minor storage marks only which you have to really look for to...

The SS1600 is 4000 size if your referring to shimano sizes as a reference. The clutches gained alot of press because when these reels came about originally 30 years ago, nothing really would touch them on the clutches or the line lay. Today they are still very good in both aspects but they...

You’ll get that rod under various shimano names. I wouldn’t limit your search to just stradic. The 11ft quiver was available with 2 glass tips as a twin power and a perfection. Both had sliding bands too. They are good rods and would make super little stalking outfits for chub. Daiwa did...

Acolytes didn’t do a 12ft specimen. 13ft is the shortest

Maybe the one the op has seen had a reel seat converted to sliding bands then. 🤷🏻 The specialist version was definitely a screw down and that was available as an 11ft 1lb rod with additional quiver section. These were as you say twin top or carp rods depending on the tc They can be confusing...

There was two stradic blanks used in the range. The match type blank which was blue/grey/pink and was pretty much identical to other shimanos in the range at the time like the areo or perfection and these might have had sliding bands. They had black tips with orange and white on the ends. There...

Very sought after rods indeed I also had a pair and as David said they are very nice blanks. I wasn’t a fan of the guide pattern though. They basically used the same guides and sizes as they did on the much lighter tc rods which for me on the big rods was just too many and a good 2 sizes too...